Simple but peaceful.
With the TV turned off, candles lit, and my "Fung Shui" rock waterfall turned on, I am extremely relaxed. Simple but peaceful. How often do we get bogged down with life...just plain old life. Dividing our precious time between work, home, and whatever else comes our way. Taking the kids to the ballgame, making sure dinner is ready, paying the bills on time...you get the idea. So many times we burn the candle at both ends and neglect to give ourselves the "simple peace" that recharges our mental capacity.
In 1 Kings chapter 19, Elijah is fleeing for his life and running from Jezebel. Jezebel is married to the Israelite King Ahab. She helps convert Ahab from worshipping God (the one true God) to worshipping Baal (a weather god). In this scene, Elijah exposes Baal as powerless which infuriates Jezebel. She is trying to track him down and kill him. Elijah is feeling all alone and scared. Probably much like us when we encounter uncertain circumstances. During this escapade, Elijah flees to a cave and God confronts him. The rocks begin to tremble, the earth begins to quake, and fire begins to rage, but God is not in the midst of these destructive forces. It isn't until Elijah hears God's "still small voice" that he was settled and calm. God reassures Elijah that he is not alone. Similarly, we need to listen to God's still small voice and realize that we are not alone. Although Elijah's circumstance may be different than ours, we can still apply this principle to our life.
In the midst of a chaotic life, slow down and enjoy life's simple peace.
